Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.32
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
47.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
10 years
CGNX Dividend Income Check
Safety
47.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.4% and trend is falling.
CGNX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$0.32
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout47.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout22.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR7.0%
5Y CAGR-31.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.4%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.4%
Total Shareholder Yield1.9%
1Y Total Return121.7%
5Y Total Return-13.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,70010Y ago$32,96820Y ago$112,914
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CGNX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
CGNX Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Cognex Corporation distributes 47.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 22.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CGNX has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.0% and 5-year CAGR of -31.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CGNX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 1.4% buyback yield, 1.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.4% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -13.0%, with dividends contributing 1.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $32,968 today.
CGNX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.47
Avg/Payment$0.0737
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026Latest | $0.0850 | — | 52.12% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $0.0850 | — | 59.61% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $0.0850 | ↑ +6.3% | 87.72% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 73.53% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 99.65% | May 29, 2025 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 94.77% | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.0800 | ↑ +6.7% | 75.25% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.0750 | — | 76.26% | Aug 29, 2024 |
CGNX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#2 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
47.7% payout
Streak
10Y
-31.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.9%
#2 of 3
KLIC
MKSICGNX Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.17 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2025 | $0.33 | 6.6% | 4 | $0.68 | 47.8% | 2.09x | 0.4% |
| 2024 | $0.30 | 7.0% | 4 | $0.62 | 49.2% | 2.03x | 0.4% |
| 2023 | $0.29 | 7.5% | 4 | $0.65 | 43.8% | 2.28x | 0.4% |
| 2022 | $0.27 | 8.2% | 4 | $1.23 | 21.5% | 4.64x | 0.3% |
| 2021 | $0.24 | -89.0% | 4 | $1.56 | 15.7% | 6.37x | 0.3% |
| 2020 | $2.23 | 985.4% | 5 | $1.00 | 222.5% | 0.45x | 2.8% |
| 2019 | $0.21 | 10.8% | 4 | $1.16 | 17.7% | 5.66x | 0.3% |
| 2018 | $0.18 | 10.4% | 4 | $1.24 | 14.9% | 6.70x | 0.2% |
| 2017 | $0.17 | 13.6% | 4 | $0.99 | 16.9% | 5.91x | 0.2% |
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CGNX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CGNX stock.
How much dividend does CGNX pay per share?
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.32 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CGNX's next ex-dividend date?
CGNX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CGNX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CGNX's dividend safe?
CGNX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +47.7% and FCF payout ratio of +22.3%. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CGNX a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Cognex Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -31.9%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CGNX pay dividends?
Cognex Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.32 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CGNX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CGNX five years ago would be worth approximately $8,700 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CGNX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CGNX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.